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Is Bloating And Tenderness In Breast Sign Of Pregnancy?

I'm a healthy 45 year old with pretty regular cycles still. Had unprotected sex 10 days into my last cycle. Took Plan B about 35 days ago. Had a full heavy period 4 days later with no other side effects. Now, as I wait my regular cycle (which is late) I'm feeling very aroused, bloated with heavy, tender, swollen breasts. Could I be pregnant?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi..if you have taken emergency contraception within 72 hours ( or even at the max 120 hrs) of unprotected sex episode, then there are least chances of pregnancy..
Taking plan b which contains levonorgestrel may disturb your cycles to some extent for the first few cycles after taking it..
So your heavy bleeding episode and delay now is most probably because of this..wait patiently for at least a week or so for your menses to arrive..if still it doesn't, perform a urine pregnancy test by self at home..
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Is Bloating And Tenderness In Breast Sign Of Pregnancy?

Hi..if you have taken emergency contraception within 72 hours ( or even at the max 120 hrs) of unprotected sex episode, then there are least chances of pregnancy.. Taking plan b which contains levonorgestrel may disturb your cycles to some extent for the first few cycles after taking it.. So your heavy bleeding episode and delay now is most probably because of this..wait patiently for at least a week or so for your menses to arrive..if still it doesn t, perform a urine pregnancy test by self at home..